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hang on

verb

  1. To wait a moment.

    "Hang on. Let me check."

  2. To hold, grasp, or grip.

    "Hang on to the handle so you don't drop it."

  3. To keep; to store something for someone.

    "Hang on to my jacket until I get back."

Synonymskeep faith, keep, store

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